The Argos Index® Q4 2025, which tracks quarterly valuation levels of private mid-market companies in the eurozone, has just been released. Valuations continue their downward adjustment, reaching 8.3x EBITDA, the lowest level observed since 2014. This ongoing correction reflects a structural shift in negotiating dynamics and is beginning to unlock renewed activity in the mid-market...
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Magnus Jern Joins Value Creation – Alternative (VC-A) as CTO to Implement AI Adoption
We’re pleased to announce that Magnus Jern has joined Value Creation – Alternative (VC-A) as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Magnus will own and oversee the technical execution of VC-A’s AI-Adoption Program—the 12-step framework we use to help organisations move from “AI curiosity” to real operational impact, with the right foundations in place (data, process, governance,...
Argos Index Q3 2025: European SME prices down further to 8.7x EBITDA, the lowest level since 2017
The Q3 2025 Argos Index®, measuring every quarter the level of private mid-market company valuations in the euro zone, has been released. The index is further down to 8.7x EBITDA, a decline affecting all segments of the mid-market. Please click here to download the complete study.
Argos Index Q2 2025: European SME prices continue their downward slide to 9.2x EBITDA
The Q2 2025 Argos Index®, measuring every quarter the level of private mid-market company valuations in the euro zone, has been released. The index is down to 9.2x EBITDA, reflecting widespread uncertainty that disrupted the European mid-market M&A activity. Please click here to download the complete study.
Argos Index Q4 2024: European SME prices continued their recovery to 9.8x EBITDA
The Q4 2024 Argos Index®, measuring the level of private mid-market company valuations in the eurozone every quarter rose again to 9.8x EBITDA, boosted by a further recovery in M&A activity and by good momentum in LBO transactions. Please click here to download the complete study.